younkint Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Even though I don't need another GA-5, I was looking at the MF site this evening, and they have none. In fact, they have a notice that "This item has been discontinued." Has Gibson quit making GA-5 amps, or is it MF that has just stopped carrying them? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manimal Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 It could be either one. MF is part of GC and M123 and GC and M123 are still showing inventory, and at the magical price of $699. Maybe Gibson gave MF an exclusive break on cost to blow their overstock out, and to get the amp out there to the masses to spread the word. I bought mine at Sweetwater a month before this sale for $399 and I am still floored with my purchase. I can't recommend this amp enough, and at any price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I couldn't order one at Musician's Friend but I was able to place an order at Amazon this morning, that is actually filled by MF. Hopefully the order will go through ok. Â http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-Goldtone-Paul-Jr-Blonde/dp/B000LPUJX2/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1204846296&sr=8-1 Â The reviews sure sound great; I can't wait to hear it. Â Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younkint Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 It could be either one. MF is part of GC and M123 and GC and M123 are still showing inventory' date=' and at the magical price of $699. Maybe Gibson gave MF an exclusive break on cost to blow their overstock out, and to get the amp out there to the masses to spread the word. I bought mine at Sweetwater a month before this sale for $399 and I am still floored with my purchase. I can't recommend this amp enough, and at any price.[/quote']Â I'm also floored by how good this amp is. At the price we're seeing now, I'm not surprised some of these places are selling out of them. I just hope Gibson keeps making them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwright Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Robroy, did your order go through? I also ordered one this morning from amazon because it came up in the search and they seemed to have it in stock. I'm crossing fingers here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxx Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I still see the GA5 listed on the Gibson web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxx Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 This is my GA5 at home with my reverse V[img][/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamdozer Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for the Info. I just ordered one from Amazon as well.......I'll be hoping that it goes through for this sweet low price. What an amazing deal ($300) !!! From what I gathered from my research the last couple months the circuits for the GA-5 are being gone over and redesigned. It seems that Gibson will now be putting these out soon so dealers want to get rid of old stock. Me being who I am, I would think that the old style will be in more demand now because of this. I sold my 1990's GA-5 5 years ago and miss it now that I'm doing more recording, it sure will be nice to have it back in the stable. Yahoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Now this is confusing. I'm sitting here with 2 browser windows open. One is on a page at Musician's Friend showing Gibson's GA-5 amp with a $299.00 price, and a message saying this item is back ordered until 5/1/2008. Yet if I try to copy and paste the link. it goes to a page that looks exactly the same with a message that says it has been discontinued. Â I hope that I stumbled upon something that the public is not suposed to see. I would love for this amp to be offered again on that date. Â Hopefully still at the $299.00 price. Â Guess we'll just have to wait until May 1st.to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamdozer Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Search the amp through google using this phrase "amazon gibson les paul junior" and try buying it through amazon, that's what I did and so far it's due to ship on the 13th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Someone here suggested that Amazon had a few left. I thought about that. There a couple of guys on here that has done just that. I wanted to wait and see if any of you actually got yours before I give Amazon all my credit card info. I just don't want them to charge me for it, then say sorry but that amp is no longer offered, and we can't give you a refund, but we can give you a credit. Â I'll wait and see. Â Sure would like to get one at that price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustee Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 just recieved a canceled order from MF regarding the amazon order...looks like we are not getting any at that price =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Real sorry for your loss. Â Maybe we can smile again on 5/1/2008 Â Guess we can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acousticworship Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I heard that Gibson has discontinued the amp and that Musicians Friend bought out all of their remaining inventory. I'd keep checking the MF website, because if that's true, they'll put them back up for sale when they get them. Also, some of these will get returned, and they'll probably move them out as blems. Â I ordered one right before they sold out of them, and boy I'm glad I did. This thing has a great vintage sound to it. Works very well with the p-90's in my Casino. Everyone loves the tone, and are blown away at how loud it is. This is a kickin little amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hey guys, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I thought I had a deal with MF through Amazon because I didn't hear otherwise for days. Then I called MF on Sunday night and they tell me the order was canceled, even though they hadn't told me earlier, because they don't have any more. Bummer. Â Being the compulsive musician shopper that I am, I got one off of Ebay the next day, from a guy who delivered it to me himself the following day, and I'm not kidding. For less money than the MF special even. Â I am in love with this amp. It takes me places I have never gone before. I had a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe that I'm sure was a great amp, but I never got this kind of sound out of it. It is also an awesome amp with harmonica. Â I'm sure I'll get another one of these before long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I wanted to add that although I've had a strat for a few years now, I've played more acoustic by far in my 5 years of serious guitar-playing history. I started playing kind of late in life, but I guess that was right on time for me. Â The last few days are really the most I've ever played electric. It's fun! Â Whole new world sort of, but both types of guitars feed each other's styles too. It sure is fun making music isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 yes they are discontinued via gibson customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younkint Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 yes they are discontinued via gibson customer service. Â "155," did you receive personal communications from Gibson Customer Service regarding this, or do you know of a web address where Gibson states that these little amps have been discontinued? The whole reason I started this thread was to try and determine whether the rumor of discontinuance was true, or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younkint Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Even though I don't need another GA-5' date=' I was looking at the MF site this evening, and they have none. In fact, they have a notice that "This item has been discontinued." Has Gibson quit making GA-5 amps, or is it MF that has just stopped carrying them? Anyone know?[/quote']Â Okay, I'm going to answer my own post. I now have personal communication from Gibson Service that the wonderful little GA-5 amp has been discontinued. If you want one, and see one for sale, you'd best grab it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've been watching MF for a few days figuring some people may return one and I was rewarded today. I picked up a blem for $260. I just checked the order status and it said "packing shipment". Woo Hoo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younkint Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've been watching MF for a few days figuring some people may return one and I was rewarded today. I picked up a blem for $260. I just checked the order status and it said "packing shipment". Woo Hoo!!! Â Dude, you are lucky! I know a bunch of folks are crying that they missed out on this one. I'm sure glad I have mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I just got the new Musicians Friend catalog in the mail last night, and it has the GA-5 listed for $299.00 Yet if you go to their website, they show that they only have a blem model for $260.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Unfortunately the catalogue does not reflect what they actually have in their inventory. They sold out of these awhile ago. The blem listed on their website came and went. GibsonJunkie lucked out. Maybe MF will get some more returns in soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hey Rob...Welcome to the forum. I kind of knew that when I posted it. It was my poor attempt at irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 No worries. Kind of bummed myself that I missed out on them. Thought I could pick one up at a GC, get a price match and use the 10% off coupon they mailed out to everyone. My "local" GC didn't have any in stock. MF sold out before I could get my order in. Tried to be a little too clever and missed out. Have been hitting MF's site literally every morning hoping a "blem" would become available. Missed out on that too. Maybe it's just not meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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